College of Respiratory
Therapists of Ontario
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR ADVANCED PRESCRIBED PROCEDURES BELOW THE DERMIS
Professional Practice Guideline
March 2020
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE
College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) publications contain practice parameters and standards that should be considered by all Ontario Respiratory Therapists in the care of their patients/clients and in the practice of the profession. CRTO publications are developed in consultation with professional practice leaders and describe current professional expectations. All Members are required to abide by these CRTO publications, and they will be used in determining whether appropriate standards of practice and professional responsibilities have been maintained.
Resources and references are hyperlinked to the convenience and referenced to encourage exploration of information related to individual areas of practice and/or interests. Bolded terms are defined in the Definitions.
It is important to note that employers may have policies related to an RT’s ability to perform advanced prescribed procedures below the dermis. If an employer’s policies are more restrictive than the CRTO’s expectations, the RT must abide by the employer’s policies. Where an employer’s policies are more permissive than the expectations of the CRTO, the RT must adhere to the expectations of the CRTO.
QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK?
This Professional Practice Guideline will be updated as new evidence emerges or as practice evolves. Comments on this guideline are welcome and should be addressed to:
College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, 180 Dundas Street West, Suite 2103, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8
Phone 416-591-7800 | Toll Free 1-800-261-0528 | Fax 416-591-7890 | E-mail questions@crto.on.ca